Litigation Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property

Min 5 yrs required

Full-time

No

H1: Join Our Team as a Litigation Legal Assistant at a Top-Ranked Law Firm in San Francisco, CA
H2: Exciting Opportunity in Intellectual Property Litigation at Lewis Roca

- Job Title: Litigation Legal Assistant - Intellectual Property
- Location: San Francisco, CA
- Job ID: 1379-SR-SFO
- # of Openings: 1
- Salary: $75,000 - $95,000 per year (compensation may vary based on qualifications and experience)

About Lewis Roca:
- Top-ranked Am Law 200 commercial law firm
- One of the largest in the Western United States
- Award-winning team of lawyers with extensive experience in a wide range of disciplines
- Embraces diversity and strives to be the employer of choice in the legal community

Position Summary:
- Provide assistance with IP litigation support to three attorneys in the San Francisco office
- Critical coordination support in areas such as pleading and document preparation, tracking service, interacting with clients, and working with the team on ongoing matters

Duties and Responsibilities:
- Draft, format, and proofread written materials, forms, and other documents in MS Word
- Data maintenance, data/electronic document management, and reporting in compliance with firm policies
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of documents on a regular basis
- Manage, monitor, and proactively follow-up on docketed and non-docketed deadlines
- Submit E-Court filings using State and Federal Court filing systems
- Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and memoranda
- Review and edit prepared documents for accuracy
- Maintain client files and document binders
- Redline contracts utilizing comparison software
- Interact with clients to create notifications and provide updates on service of process, due dates, disclosure statements, and pleading information
- Complete projects under agreed-upon deadlines
- Develop and maintain positive business relationships with clients, paralegals, attorneys, and colleagues
- Maintain confidentiality of client matters
- Manage and maintain timekeepers’ schedules and calendars
- Provide administrative support such as scheduling, time entry, expense reporting, email management, correspondence, initiating conflict checks, and opening matters
- Some duties may require in-office presence
- Other duties as assigned

Requirements:
- High school diploma or GED equivalent required, college level courses/degree preferred
- 5+ years of experience as a Legal Secretary/Assistant in a law firm environment, with IP litigation experience
- Above average proficiency in Microsoft Word and strong typing skills
- Firsthand experience with electronic and paper file organization and maintenance
- Excellent proofreading, editing, grammar, communication, and organizational skills
- Ability to work efficiently under minimal supervision
- Adherence to firm standards, policies, and procedures
- Ability to maintain cooperative, diplomatic working relationships
- Solid time management and prioritization skills
- Attention to detail and accuracy
- Professional demeanor and communication skills
- Project management mindset
- Demonstrated ability to work under tight deadlines and handle multiple tasks simultaneously
- Astute judgment in problem-solving and decision-making

Benefits:
- Competitive compensation and benefits
- 401(k) with generous employer match
- 3 weeks of paid time off
- 10 paid holidays per year
- Benefits start on day 1
- Several medical plan options to choose from
- Tuition reimbursement
- Gym reimbursement
- Well-being program
- Technology stipend
- Employer-paid life insurance and long-term disability

How to Apply:
- Click "Apply for this Position" to complete an application and submit your resume
- No phone calls, please
- We will contact you if your resume indicates that you are a strong candidate for this position

Equal Employment Opportunity:
- Lewis Roca is an Equal Opportunity Employer
- We do not discriminate on the basis of race, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, national origin, color, age, physical or mental disability, spousal affiliation, marital status, serious medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, or any other basis prohibited by federal, state, or local law
- For more information about equal employment opportunity, please refer to the “Know Your Rights” poster
- To request a disability accommodation in the application process, please refer to the link provided
- Lewis Roca participates in E-Verify
- For information regarding your Right to Work, please refer to the link provided

Join our team at Lewis Roca, a top-ranked law firm in San Francisco, as a Litigation Legal Assistant in Intellectual Property. In this role, you will provide critical support to a team of attorneys in areas such as pleading and document preparation, tracking service, interacting with clients, and working on ongoing matters. With minimal guidance, you will draft, format, and proofread written materials, maintain data and electronic documents, and ensure timely and accurate filing of documents. This is an exciting opportunity to join a diverse and collaborative team of professionals in a client-centered operational approach.

Responsibilities:
- Provide assistance with IP litigation support to three attorneys in the San Francisco office
- Draft, format, and proofread written materials in MS Word with attention to detail and accuracy
- Maintain data and electronic documents in compliance with firm policies
- Ensure timely and accurate filing of documents
- Manage and follow-up on docketed and non-docketed deadlines
- Submit E-Court filings using State and Federal Court filing systems
- Transcribe legal documents, correspondence, contracts, and memoranda
- Review and edit prepared documents for accuracy
- Maintain client files and document binders
- Redline contracts using comparison software
- Interact with clients to provide updates and notifications on service of process, due dates, disclosure statements, and pleading information
- Complete projects within agreed-upon deadlines
- Develop positive relationships with clients, paralegals, attorneys, and colleagues

Not specified

401(k) with employer match, paid time off, paid holidays, medical plans, tuition reimbursement, gym reimbursement, well-being program, technology stipend, life insurance, long-term disability

Not specified

MS Word, document management, e-filing, transcription, proofreading, project management, time management, communication, organizational, prioritization, discretion, diplomacy, technology, legal research

High school diploma or GED equivalent, college courses/degree preferred

To complete an application and submit your resume, please click "Apply for this Position" on the company website. No phone calls.

Qualification and Experience High school diploma or GED equivalent, college courses/degree preferred

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